The PWR (Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness) Internship program offers eligible juniors and seniors in Poudre School District an opportunity to earn high school credit and gain experience in a chosen profession or industry. These students represent the high standards of PSD, and plan to pursue post-secondary education or enter the workforce. Students apply to the program during their sophomore and junior year, and must maintain a 3.4 GPA or higher, OR seniors with a 3.3 GPA or below may be eligible by obtaining two letters of recommendation from teachers or community members. Students must have completed a series of courses in a particular pathway and must be able to log 75 to 150 hours during one semester. Students selected for the program are eligible for placement in unpaid internships related to their career goal. This course will support students as they develop professional workplace skills. For more information, go to www.PWRinternshipsPSD.com.​1782 PaCE 1Credits: VariablePrerequisites: NoneMeets requirement(s): ElectiveOpen to Grades: 11 & 12​The Professional and Community Experience (PaCE) program offers students opportunities to gain career related experience while still in high school. Students may select the level of involvement based on the time they wish to commit, their school schedule and their desire for a paid or unpaid experience. Students attend required seminars and take other course work related to career goals. (Summer opportunities are available.) Since seminars are not available during the summer, students must be complete PaCE in the fall to receive credit.Click here for more PaCE information

1781 PaCE 2Credits: VariablePrerequisites: One year or two semesters of PaCE I and Teacher approvalMeets requirement(s): ElectiveOpen to Grades: 11 & 12

The Professional and Community Experience (PaCE) program offers students opportunities to gain career related experience while in high school. Students may select the level of involvement based on the time they wish to commit, their school schedule, and their desire for a paid or unpaid experience. Students attend required seminars and take other course work related to career goals. Summer opportunities are available. Since seminars are not available during the summer students must complete PaCE in the fall to receive credit.Click here for more PaCE information​​

In Poudre School District the Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) provides work experience, related classroom instruction and vocational transition planning for high school students with special needs. Students develop personal and career skills preparing them to live and work independently as vital, contributing members of their community.

Eligibility: this program is for high risk students as well as on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who demonstrate a need for transition services.

Services: classroom instruction through running school-based businesses – Cup of Joe Coffee Shop and Saber Laser Engraving – and experiential learning opportunities to assist the student in developing personal and career skills. ACE includes Internships, paid work experience, mentoring and career tours.